Associate in Specialized Technology (A.S.T.) Degree in Erie, PA
Nurses perform a vital role in the American healthcare system. From measuring vital signs to giving injections, administering medications to assisting physicians with procedures, they’re the heart and soul of the medical field. Get started in this rewarding field by earning your Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) degree in Practical Nursing at IMBC.
Practical Nurses, complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. That means you’ll be working with patients, doctors, and nurses to support positive patient outcomes, provide great customer service, and ensure efficient healthcare offices.
Practical Nurses perform a wide variety of functions, depending on the type of office they work within. Administrative duties might include supporting, scheduling, and communicating with patients; documenting vitals; billing; and general office management.
At the same time, Practical Nurses may have clinical responsibilities, such as taking vital signs; explaining procedures; preparing patients for exams; taking medical histories; and helping doctors and nurses during procedures, such as lab work collection, administering medications, authorizing pharmacies to refill prescriptions, performing diagnostic tests, changing dressings, managing equipment, and more.
Throughout your program, students participate in clinicals that allow you to practice your new skills in a real healthcare setting with professional supervision. Before beginning clinicals, you will be required to have physical and obtain proof that all your immunizations are current. Some medical internship sites may require a criminal background check. Please speak with your admissions representative prior to enrolling in this program if a background check presents an obstacle for you.
Finally, upon the successful completion of your program, you will be prepared to sit for the NCLEX. ( National Council Licensure Examination)
If you’re looking for a rewarding career with stability and variety, earning your Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in Practical Nursing is a great choice. As long as people need medical care, there will be a need for skilled nurses to care for them and as a career it offers lots of opportunity for advancement.
You can find more information through the American Nurses Association.
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